Exceptional Programs at BC Receive National Attention
Date posted: January 6, 2018
https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/magazine/2017/12/14/exceptional-programs-at-bc-receive-national-attention/
Date posted: January 6, 2018
https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/magazine/2017/12/14/exceptional-programs-at-bc-receive-national-attention/
Date posted: March 29, 2016
Autism Spectrum Navigators, started in 2011 at Bellevue College, helps the college celebrate their 50th Anniversary in this one-minute video that describes the ASN program.
Date posted: March 19, 2016
http://q13fox.com/2016/04/09/video-games-tournament-spreads-autism-awareness-video/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2016
Video Game Tourney to spread message of Autism Acceptance
Community can learn about condition that affects hundreds of thousands in U.S.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue College will hold the fifth-annual Autism Acceptance Video Game Tournament during National Autism Awareness Month on Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to increase understanding about autism and raise community awareness of its innovative Autism Spectrum Navigators program.
Admission to the event is free and for just $10, players of all ages can enter and compete in a Nintendo Wii U Super Smash Bros. tournament, with prizes handed out to the top competitors. Past year’s prizes have included systems, games, and other exclusive items from the Microsoft Xbox Development Team, Fish, Suckerpunch Productions, and ArenaNet among others. All video game equipment will be provided.
Other attractions include:
Bellevue College created the Autism Spectrum Navigators program in 2011 to help autistic students successfully gain access to campus programs and services. Students in the program utilize a network of support, including meetings each week with trained peer mentors and participation in cohort classes along with their chosen programs of study. Other colleges are taking notice: Central Washington University partnered with Bellevue College and started their own Autism Spectrum Navigators program last spring. BC is currently in talks with several other colleges and universities interested in bringing the ASN program to their campuses.
“Part of our mission is to educate the campus and community about autism spectrum disorders to dispel the myths that abound about autism. Autistic students deserve to be recognized for the diversity and strengths they bring to our community,” said ASN Program Director Sara Gardner, who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder herself.
WHAT: Fifth-annual Autism Acceptance Video Game Tournament
WHEN: Saturday, April 9; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Student Union, C Building, Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA
WHO: People of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in the tournament
COST: Free admission to event; $10 fee to participate in the tournament
PARKING: Free weekend parking on the Bellevue College campus. Metro Transit route 271 stops on the Bellevue College campus.
QUESTIONS: Visit http://www.facebook.com/ASNavigators or contact (425) 564-2764 or asn@bellevuecollege.edu
Media Contact:
Evan Epstein | Public Relations Manager
(425) 564-2486| evan.epstein@bellevuecollege.edu
Date posted: April 18, 2015
Friday, April 24 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. All ages & abilities - community members welcome! Free admission, $10 tournament fee, free parking! PRIZES!! Bellevue College will hold the fourth-annual Autism Acceptance Video Game Tournament Friday, April 24 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. to increase understanding about autism and raise community awareness of ...more about 4th Annual Autism Acceptance Video Game Tournament
Date posted: April 13, 2015
Wendy Holden, Director of Student Disability Services at Central Washington University; Sara Gardner, Program Director of Bellevue College's Autism Spectrum Navigators program; and Steven Martel, Program Chair of Bellevue College's Counseling Center, kick off a day of training in Ellensburg. March 19, 2015 by JOSH STILTS, Bellevue Reporter Staff Writer This spring Bellevue College and Central ...more about BC, CWU partner to expand autism program (Bellevue Reporter)
Date posted: March 5, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Invite your friends, neighbors, family, professionals, educators - everyone - to come and enjoy a fun-filled day while learning about autism at college. Support our Autism Spectrum Navigators program and our students, too! Free Admission * $10 tournament fee * All Ages * Free Parking ...more about 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Video Game Tournament
Date posted: April 26, 2013
Sara Gardner was interviewed by Sonya Green on KBCS 91.3 as Washington Governor Jay Inslee declares April as Autism Acceptance Month. In this segment, Sara defines Autism, talks about the newly created Autism Acceptance Month as declared by Governor Jay Inslee, talks about the need for Autism awareness and acceptance in the community, points out ...more about KBCS 91.3 Interview
Date posted: April 25, 2013
(Sonya) April is Autism Awareness Month, and Today is World Autism Awareness Day. So we want to find out a little bit more about what it means to be Autistic, what Autism Spectrum means, and we have the great fortune of having Program Manager at Autism Spectrum Navigators at Bellevue College, Sara Gardner, joining us. ...more about Transcript of KBCS Interview
Date posted: April 13, 2013
Computerworld recently wrote an article about the ways in which Bellevue College’s two-year old Autism Spectrum Navigators program utilizes technology to benefit students. View the Computerworld Article.
Date posted: April 10, 2013
Bellevue Patch wrote an article about this year’s Autism Awareness Tournament